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Cessna O-1B 'Bird Dog'

Description
  Manufacturer:Cessna


  Base model:O-1
  Designation:O-1
  Version:B
  Nickname:Bird Dog
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Observation
  Crew:Pilot & Observer
  See Also:L-19

Specifications
  Length: 25' 9" 7.8 m
  Height:9' 2" 2.7 m
  Wingspan: 36' 10.9 m
  Gross Weight: 2,399 lb 1,088 kg
  Max Weight: 2,430 lb 1,102 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Continental O-470
  Horsepower (each): 213

Performance
  Range: 530 miles 853 km
  Cruise Speed: 115 mph 185 km/h 100 kt
  Max Speed: 150 mph 241 km/h 130 kt
  Ceiling: 20,300 ft 6,187 m

Known serial numbers
27-243 / 27-287